Chance Cooper
TSP or Rental Properties?
I am in the Military and I have a ROTH IRA that I have through USAA. My superiors that have been in for over 20 years tell me I really need to do the TSP also...Any of you ever done the TSP?Would you invest in the TSP...
Mark Smith
Should I Kill My 401k?
I've been listening to Set for Life, by @Scott Trench. Great book! One of the things discussed in the book is how a 401k locks up part of your income, and that if you aspire to reach early financial freedom then a 4...
Douglas Larson
What we did with a Self-Directed IRA . . .
About 3 years ago my Wife's 85K IRA was making mediocre returns and we decided it was time to use it for real estate, which we understand far better than stocks. We converted it to a ROTH and took the tax hit in a ...
William Kuczmera
Is Cashing out my 401k to buy a duplex a good idea ?
I currently own and live in one side of a duplex I picked up just over a year ago. I am anxious to purchase another. I am strongly considering cashing out my 401K in order to be able to afford the 20% down payment tha...
Keith Fowler
Quit my Job, Cash out my 401K, buy more RE investments.
I'm just days away from closing on a duplex . The rental portion of the duplex will cover my mortgage and upkeep.When I quit my current job I want focus on my small business and also supplement my income by cashing ou...
Phillip R.
Should I Reduce 401K Contributions to Save for Real Estate Investment Property?
I'm married, age 29, and make less than six figures. My wife stays home with our two kids. This year and last year we maxed out my 401K ($17,500 annually) and both our ROTH IRAs ($11,000 annually). This has allow...
Robert Liu
New build with delta build services in Cape Coral
Hello, I was wondering if anyone would be able to provide me with some insights and experiences they have had with delta build services for building new homes in Cape Coral. I was referred to them from a turnkey compa...
Michael Plaks
EXPLAINED: should I trust all those "End-of-Year Tax Saving Tips"?
This is a revision of my popular post from 3 years ago. See, the older I get (don't ask), the more annoyed I get with the endless "I WILL SHOW YOU HOW TO CUT YOUR TAXES in DECEMBER" emails, posts, webinars, podcasts, ...
Jeff Neckonoff
Newbie (sort of) from Long Island/NYC area
Hi everyone. I've been lurking on this site for a few months, as I attempt to weed out the scammers out there from the legit investors.
This page is great.
My goal is to flip, after rehabbing distressed ...
Ryan Deasy
Designating yourself as a real estate professional
If you pass all of the qualifying tests and indicate at tax time that you’re a real estate professional, does that allow you to use all of your losses to offset gains?i know as a non-real estate professional you are l...